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New Venue Brixton Storeys set to launch on site of former Prince of Wales with 24-hour license

Brixton Storeys is an all new, indoor-outdoor, multi-room event space set to offer new levels of late night audio-visual immersion. The venue on the site of the former Prince of Wales is the first in the area to have a 24-hour music and alcohol license and it launches on 18 April 2025. The venue promises to bring a new narrative to South London nightlife and kicks off with ‘A Tribute To Alfredo Balearic Beat’ roof party. 
 
Brixton’s famously bristling scene is about to be shaken up by a brand new music destination. This mid-size, 750-capacity venue has undergone a complete transformation to deliver a cutting-edge experience that blends world-class sound, high-tech production and electrifying atmospheres with a range of different genres, DJs, live acts and much more all set to bring it to life all year round. 

While the site may be familiar, Brixton Storeys is a wholly new concept that redefines what a multi-room venue can offer. With its unique 24-hour music and alcohol license, it is the only venue of its kind in the area and boasts brilliantly designed and fully reimagined spaces. 
 
“We wanted to bring a fresh narrative to Brixton nightlife but stay connected to the area’s heritage. This iconic venue is perfect for that and has been fully renovated with a new perspective that brings it right up to date. Along with transforming the main club into the Red Room which will bring all sorts of exciting headline artists, there will also be a real focus on events with emerging artists and LGBTQIA+ communities who will be given a platform to party in their own unique way.” Stevie Thomas, Brixton Storeys.
 
Brixton Storeys will be home to three distinct spaces, including The Red Room, which has been wholly redesigned. With a focus on cutting-edge A/V offerings in partnership with Bigabox Productions, immersive lighting and superior acoustics from Turbo Sound and Funktion-One technology, Brixton Storeys sets an all new benchmark for nights out in the capital. 
 
The SKY Terraces, set to be completed by June, have been fully redesigned to incorporate two outdoor rooftop terraces, full sound systems and a DJ booth for plenty of sun-kissed, open-air musical fun. Though perfect for when the days warm up and the nights grow lighter, retractable roofs make the spaces suitable for all-season shenanigans. Finally, The Boudoir is a secondary indoor space for more intimate events.
 
Brixton Stories is already attracting some of the UK’s most exciting club brands, with confirmed residencies and events from favourites such as  Mas Que Nada, The Connection Party, Summerized Sessions, By Day By Night, Got Soul, Dazed, Up on the Roof, Cirque du Soul, Balliano Disco, Maizon, Milkshake, Wallop, UKG Brunch, Reggae Brunch, Supa Dupa Fly Brunch & a lot more to follow.
 
Brixton Storeys has partnered exclusively with Ticketmaster to enhance the venue’s ticketing experience. Leveraging its powerful discovery platform, Ticketmaster Local, this collaboration will expand the venue’s reach, attract more audiences, and create seamless ticketing for fans—ensuring unforgettable, sold-out nights.
 
“Brixton’s rich musical heritage sets the stage for Brixton Storeys to be a game-changer for the local scene. With our ticketing and marketing expertise, we’ll connect more fans to the venue and provide a superior ticketing experience—so they can simply focus on having an unforgettable night.” Tim Goom, Client Development Director, Music at Ticketmaster
 
Brixton Storeys isn’t just a renovation—it’s a complete reinvention of what a music space can be. With an all-new layout, world beating production and well curated lineups of agenda-setting club brands, it promises to bring something all new to the local area and wider London scene. For more information and event listings head to; brixtonstoreys.com
 
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467-469 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8HH
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LePrince debuts on Filth On Acid with reggatronic ‘Who Dem’ EP!

Reggatronic trailblazer LePrince debuts on Filth On Acid with his latest ‘Who Dem’ EP.
Known for his genre-blending approach he ventures into uncharted territory, fusing his deep-rooted love of hardstyle with his signature rhythmic energy and influences of reggae and hip-hop to create a sound built for maximum impact in the club.

The EP sees LePrince explore the raw intensity of acid-infused techno and hard-style, presenting a trio of tracks designed to ignite dancefloors worldwide. Opening with the solo cut ‘Who Dem’, he delivers a relentless rush of pounding drums and electrifying acid lines. Teaming up with Sevn Rhodes for ‘Issa Vibe’, the energy escalates with driving rhythms, rapid-fire synths, and raw vocal hooks. Closing out the release, ‘Hardcore’, with Maski & Banga lives up to its name, unleashing unrelenting kicks and soaring trance-techno synths in a track primed for peak-time destruction.
LePrince’s ability to merge influences from across genres is rooted in his diverse musical background. Raised in Amsterdam, his early years were shaped by Surinamese Kawina and Kaseko music before he expanded into reggae and electronic sounds. His breakthrough came in 2010 when he won first place in an HIV awareness campaign using music as a tool for education, alongside being recognized as Best R.O.C. Artist for Central Netherlands. His track ‘Forgive Me’, produced by Leffy Ignacio Cairo, gained widespread recognition and cemented his status as an artist with a unique voice in the industry.
Now stepping into new sonic realms and pursuing his reggatronic sound, LePrince continues to evolve, bringing his immersive live performances to some of the world’s most iconic stages. He debuted his solo act at major festivals such as Defqon.1, Qlimax and Sziget, combining DJing and live performance that bridges cultures, styles, and generations.
With his debut on the legendary Filth on Acid championing his sound, LePrince reinforces his reputation once more, delivering a release that defines a new wave of genre fusion.
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Green Day Fireworks Display at Coachella Nearly Ends in Disaster — Palm Tree Goes Up In Flames After Burst Goes Sideways

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Green Day’s headlining set brought the heat to Coachella with a firework that hit a palm tree, causing it to catch fire dangerously close to the crowd.
During Green Day’s set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival’s first weekend on Saturday, a firework lit a palm tree on fire in the nearby artist section. The fire was dangerously close to a crowd of onlookers.
“This firework just flew into the crowd and exploded right next to FaZe Banks and all of his friends, causing trees and more to catch on fire at Coachella,” wrote Ryan (@scubaryan_) on X/Twitter.
Gaming clan FaZe founder Banks also posted a video on the social media platform, showing his friend sitting in a chair and being checked out by paramedics. “Zack was literally on the tree that exploded. The most nuts shit.”
Green Day’s performance marked their debut at the annual festival, especially as a headlining act. In 2014, frontman Billie Joe Armstrong performed as a guest with The Replacements. This past weekend, he also joined the Go-Gos to perform their 1984 classic, “Head Over Heels.”
The band’s set featured a slew of their career-defining hits, as well as songs from their latest studio album, Saviors. Last summer saw Green Day honoring the 20th anniversary of their quintessential album, American Idiot, by announcing a deluxe edition featuring live performances and unearthed demos. The re-release included a 110-minute documentary, 20 Years of American Idiot, which included interviews with members of the band and archival footage.
American Idiot was a massive success for Green Day and marked a significant comeback for the band, propelling them into the mainstream. The album featured several hits, including “Holiday,” “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” and its titular track. It also earned the band its first seven Grammy nominations.
Coachella’s first weekend is now over, but next weekend kicks off the second half of the festival from April 18 to 20. Other headliners include Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and Travis Scott, with notable performances from Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Weezer, Tyla, T-Pain, Jimmy Eat World, Ed Sheeran, and Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie.
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EDM Reshapes Coachella as Genre Claims Lion's Share of 2025 Lineup Slots

Electronic dance music claimed the lion's share of Coachella's 2025 music programming, according to new data analysis from ROSTR.
Published by Boardroom, the media company co-founded by NBA superstar Kevin Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman, the findings revealed that dance and electronic artists comprised a commanding 39% of the total lineup for this year's edition of the legendary California festival. That figure is nearly double the next most-represented genre grouping, 21% for indie, rock and alternative acts.
Zedd, Sara Landry, Above & Beyond, The Prodigy and EDM.com Class of 2025 stars Beltran and Layton Giordani only scratched the surface of Coachella's massive 2025 electronic music billing. This significant presence marks a notable pivot in the talent booking strategy of the festival's organizer, Goldenvoice, which historically trended toward pop and rock music.
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EDM enthusiasts could read the tea leaves in 2024 after Goldenvoice launched the groundbreaking Quasar stage, which now locks horns with longtime Coachella favorite Do LaB in an Empire Polo Club turf war over which is the festival's top raving hub.
While nearly four in 10 acts booked for the 2025 festival represented electronic dance music, none were headliners, with that distinction going to Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott. However, Gaga's lone onstage guest was the French electronic music icon Gesaffelstein.
Prior to 2023's surprise last-minute headlining set by Skrillex, Fred again.. and Four Tet, Goldenvoice counted only Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia as Coachella's only other DJ headliners in the last decade. But that may soon change.
CAA's Alex Becket, who became the powerhouse agency's first electronic music agent over a decade ago, prophesied the genre's swelling influence in major festivals prior to last year's Coachella.
"Festivals want big shows and big moments so it factors in a lot for them," Becket told EDM.com at the time. "Big production was an essential part of the "EDM" boom in the early 2010s and has always been a big part of the EDM experience. 'Underground' shows with no production emerged in response to that, and now you're seeing the pendulum swing back the other way in many cases with underground artists building big shows. In this way we're seeing big productions with better music and it's a winning combo."
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Elsewhere in ROSTR's Coachella 2025 lineup analysis was a 4% increase in indie, rock and alternative acts compared to previous iterations, with famed outfits like Green Day and The Misfits appearing alongside contemporary stars such as Sam Fender, Still Woozy and beabadoobee.
Hip-hop and rap also saw modest growth with a 2% increase from last year, maintaining substantial representation across all three days of the festival with Travis Scott, Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, Mustard, T-Pain, Ty Dolla $ign and more holding down the fort.
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LA Phil Brings Out LL Cool J, Becky G, Zedd, More at Dudamel-Led Coachella Set

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The LA Philharmonic embarked on unfamiliar territory with a guest-filled Coachella set led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic delivered an unforgettable 50-minute set at Coachella on Saturday, featuring stars like Becky G, LL Cool J, Maren Morris, Zedd, and Laufey. The stars performed some of their biggest hits, accompanied by the iconic symphony.
The outdoor stage in Indio is a far cry from what the orchestra is accustomed to at their usual home in downtown LA’s Disney Hall. But according to Dudamel, the performance was a long time coming. “It will be beautiful,” Dudamel said the week before the show.
The performance was a culmination of an idea that dates back to the early days of the conductor’s 17-year tenure with the orchestra. Notably, that tenure ends for Dudamel when he moves to New York for a leading role with the NY Philharmonic next year. But that just makes the Coachella show all a more glorious send-off.
“This was a dream that I had for many years,” said Dudamel of the Coachella performance, admitting that despite his long-running dream, it was only within the last year and a half to two years that the LA Phil held serious discussions with Coachella producers to make it a reality.
“We have the opportunity to do many wonderful things here at the Hollywood Bowl [where rehearsals took place], this wonderful venue where we have the chance to interact with wonderful pop artists on different music styles that we have the chance to do,” Dudamel explained. “But in the context of a festival that represents a culture itself, it was always a dream. We were talking a lot about how to do it and when, and I think it’s perfect timing. We have built something very beautiful together with the team.”
The LA Phil’s performance during Coachella Weekend 2 will feature different guest stars—the identity of which will not be revealed ahead of time, to keep it a surprise, as was the case with Weekend 1. Saturday’s show featured contemporary hits interspersed with classical music, including LL Cool J’s medley with the climactic “Rock the Bells.” The mash-up marked a first in the symphony’s long and glorious history.
“LL Cool J has been invited for as many years as Coachella’s been around, and he’s never been to Coachella, as a guest or anything,” noted Joanna Rees, Vice President of Programming at the LA Phil.
“And so it was Gustavo and the Philharmonic and this opportunity that is bringing him out to the desert. The way he did with orchestral collaboration came out of this amazing [Zoom meeting] we were on with Todd —LL Cool J —and Gustavo talking this idea through, and watching the two of them go through what was in their minds, you could just see it happening live. They were both getting each other super excited about the ideas and the possibilities—and now it’s happened.”
“He actually has basically sampled, in his medley, Beethoven’s Fifth and Stravinsky’s ‘Firebird,’” said Megan Umber, LA Phil Chief Programming Officer. “And I’ve never seen anybody do it, actually, for all the years that we’ve done pop collaborations—properly fitting the orchestral music (of great composers) into his songs.”
In addition to its Coachella sets this weekend and last, the LA Phil is keeping its regular spring schedule at Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown LA, where they’re currently presenting Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”
The Coachella crowd got a nice taste of that, with Dudamel leading an excerpt from the work as rearranged by Max Richter. This was interspersed with traditional pieces from the classical songbook, such as the Strauss cue best known by modern audiences from its placement at the beginning of Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
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PBS Slates Aretha Franklin Tribute Featuring Sheléa

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Sheléa stars in the upcoming special, “Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony,” a televised tribute to soul legend Aretha Franklin.
Hot off a national tour as Stevie Wonder’s special guest on his 2025 “Sing Your Song!” tour, Sheléa is now starring in an upcoming PBS special, “Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony.” The televised tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul will premiere on PBS stations starting May 30, and will also be available for free streaming on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Sheléa will also release her new Aretha Franklin-inspired self-penned song, “Never Give Up On Love,” which drops on April 25 on all streaming platforms. The track is the first of several new originals she’s set to release this year. “I wrote the song for those who are losing faith in finding love,” says Sheléa. “It comes when you least expect it.”
“Aretha! With Sheléa and The Pacific Symphony” was filmed on November 9, 2024, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California. Conducted by Emmy Award-winning Music Director Rickey Minor, the special showcases Sheléa performing timeless Franklin hits like “Chain of Fools,” “Say A Little Prayer,” “Respect,” and “Natural Woman.” It also features tracks like “Until You Come Back to Me” and “I Knew You Were Waiting,” a duet with Stevie Mackey. Sheléa is accompanied by the Pacific Symphony and a choir of background vocalists, delivering a truly unforgettable performance.
Sheléa is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, pianist, producer, and actress who has received the attention and support of music’s most powerful icons: Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Rickey Minor, and David Foster. Widely recognized for her vocal mastery, she’s often compared to the legendary Whitney Houston, while her piano skills are likened to the piano prowess of Alicia Keys. She has also garnered accolades from the likes of Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx, and many more.
With years of making a name for herself as a vocal powerhouse, she has performed at The White House, The Library of Congress, Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and The Vatican. In the fall of 2022, she made her debut at the Royal Albert Hall with maestro Jules Buckley to a sold-out crowd, returning for another unforgettable performance in 2024.
Merging her musical talent with her new love for acting, Sheléa landed her first major role as Dorinda Clark in Lifetime TV’s critically acclaimed biopic, “The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel,” which drew nearly three million viewers.
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Dominican Nightclub Roof Collapse Death Toll Rises to 226 — As Local Investigation Continues

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The death toll for the Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic rose to 226 people over the weekend.
Officials said they were able to rescue 189 people alive from the rubble, while 200 more were injured. 14 still remain hospitalized, four of those in critical condition. The roof of the night club collapsed during a merengue concert on April 8 during a live performance by Rubby Pérez. Rubby Pérez was tragically killed in the accident, as was Octavio Dotel, a former MLB pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.
Friends and relatives waited for a forensics institute to return their loved ones’ bodies. Health minister Victor Attalah said there was a delay in identifying victims because the majority of them had to be matched using biometric data. Officials have said it is too soon to determine why the roof fell, though prosecutors investigated the scene on Thursday after rescue crews began packing up and removed heavy construction equipment used to move rubble.
Video footage from the night the roof collapsed show people leaving the venue as dust and rain began sprinkling the crowd. Survivor Iris Pena said she left the venue after dirt started falling into her drink and a stone fell and cracked the table she was sitting at. Another video shared online shows performer Rubby Pérez on-stage singing while someone comments about a slab having fallen from the roof.
Moments later, the roof collapses and the video devolves into darkness, crashing, and screams. The Jet Set nightclub building was 52 years old and was previously operated as a cinema. Standing two floors high, the club featured a spacious dance floor with huge disco balls, speakers, and light fixtures. The club was designed to host 700 people seated and 1,000 people on the floor.
There is some speculation that a previous fire in the building in 2023 may have weakened the concrete and steel support structure. Architect Garivalddy De Aza analyzed the photos of the roof collapse on Instagram and offered his opinion “when a structure like that is affected by a severe fire, the durability of the concrete deteriorates significantly and it “turns into a kind of weak concrete.” The owners of the night club say they are working fully with authorities who are investigating the disaster.
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Apple Music Quietly Adds Dolby Atmos Support for Windows

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Apple Music now offers Dolby Atmos playback on Windows, upping its support of devices outside the ecosystem. The strategy makes sense to capitalize for Apple’s Services division—main competitor Spotify’s high-fidelity audio offering is still MIA.
Dolby Atmos is a surround-sound audio format that allows music to be heard in an immersive, three-dimensional audio experience. The feature was added to Apple Music for Windows in a recent update—which will require a PC and headphones with Dolby Atmos audio playback support. Apple first debuted Dolby Atmos support for Mac and iOS devices in June 2021, so the Windows update has been a long time coming.
Apple initially delayed supporting Dolby Atmos playback on Android devices when the feature launched more than four years ago. But now Apple Music supports both Android and Windows devices—though Windows support requires the additional step of installing the Dolby Access app for full functionality. That app requires a $14.99 license to continue to playback Dolby Atmos audio after a seven-day free trial.
Despite the additional step required, Apple Music is now one of the only major DSPs to give Windows users access to spatial audio. Spotify officially announced its HiFi audio service at its Stream On event in February 2021—but Apple’s support of Dolby Atmos for free took the wind out of those sails. From 2021 throughout 2024, CEO Daniel Ek continually reaffirmed that high-fidelity audio was coming to Spotify.
Now rumors suggest Spotify is testing what it’s calling ‘Music Pro’ which is an add-on priced at ~$5 month that bundles HiFi audio with features like AI tools and concert ticket availability and additional audiobook listening hours. This new premium add-on is expected to launch this year—but it’s unclear how willing Spotify Premium users will be to pay extra when both Apple Music and Amazon Music include HiFi in their base streaming tiers.
The ‘Music Pro’ add-on plan is also still pending label negotiations. Spotify secured a multi-year deal covering HiFi streaming with Warner Music Group in February 2025. It also secured a similar deal with UMG for ‘new paid subscription teirs’ and ‘super fan experiences’ in January 2025. Talks with Sony Music are ongoing and not yet finalized. Spotify’s rumored AI-powered song remixing may be part of the hold-up.
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MPH and Carla Monroe Drop Uplifting UK Garage Track, "Alone"

MPH is back with his latest single, "Alone," a stunning UK garage track featuring Carla Monroe—and it couldn't have arrived at a better time.
Just in time for sunnier days, the spring release features an uplifting groove built for warm weather and late-night drives. "Alone" also proves once again why MPH is at the forefront of the contemporary UK garage movement.
Opening with emotive piano chords and Monroe’s striking delivery ("Won’t cry, I’m better off alone"), the track builds with confident energy before culminating into a bouncy, high-energy drop. MPH blends fluttering synths, propulsive vocal chops and a palpitating bassline in a euphoric whirlwind that makes it impossible to sit still.
Listen to "Alone" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.
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How to Create Your Own AI-Generated DJ Action Figure on ChatGPT

Because social media is full of people who want to seem heroic without the inconvenience of actually doing anything heroic, its newest trend has everyone using AI to generate action figures of themselves.
The trend is going viral as ChatGPT users flood our social feeds with AI-generated images of themselves as plastic collectible toys in blister packs, complete with accessories and suspiciously better posture. It's narcissism meets nostalgia, and it’s infectious.
The trend, which makes use of OpenAI's GPT-4o model, is proving especially popular in the EDM community, wherein DJs and their fans are creating action figures en masse.
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How to create your own custom AI action figure on ChatGPT
1. Log into ChatGPT
Navigate to chatgpt.com on the web or download ChatGPT on the App Store or Google Play.
Log into your account or easily create a new one using just your email address. You will not be able to upload a photo of yourself unless you have an account.
2. Upload an image of yourself
Click the + icon and then the "Upload from computer" button to drop a photo of yourself into the chat. A headshot or selfie will suffice, but it's best to use a full-body image for the most accurate results.
It's important to note that the free version of ChatGPT allows users just three opportunities per 24 hours to try the image prompt feature. The AI can be erratic, so make sure you source the clearest and most authentic photos of yourself in case your first attempt generates a dissatisfactory result.
3. Enter your prompt
Copy and paste the below prompt into ChatGPT, and fill in the brackets with your own details so the action figure matches your personality. As is the case with any AI prompt, it's important to be as detailed as possible.
"Use this photo of me to create an action figure of myself in a blister pack, in the style of a premium collectible toy. The figure should be standing up and have a [FACIAL EXPRESSION]. The blister pack should have a header with the text [ACTION FIGURE NAME] in large letters and a subheading of [TAGLINE] below it. Include accessories in compartments to the side of the figure: [LIST OF ACCESSORIES]."
Once you've submitted your request, ChatGPT will take two to four minutes to generate the image. You can then ask the program to make changes, like the clothes, accessories or text on the packaging.
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"Killah" Chemistry: Lady Gaga Brings Out Gesaffelstein as Sole Coachella 2025 Guest

Few could have predicted that a man who never shows his face would steal the spotlight at the music industry's most photographed festival, but Gesaffelstein did just that as the only special guest of Lady Gaga's Coachella 2025 headline set.
The legendary producer, whose brutalist French electro has soundtracked countless fashion runways and underground clubs alike, is an ideal Gaga collaborator. As they previously showed in their track "Killah," the pairing represents the perfect marriage of pop theatricality and techno intellectualism.
Joining Gaga onstage Friday night, Gesaffelstein emerged from the shadows to perform the song live in his signature, sleek all-black suit and reflective chrome mask, creating a striking visual counterpoint to her maximalist aesthetic. Gaga at one point went haywire on the drums in one of the performance's most electric moments.
At the same time, Gaga released Gesaffelstein's brand-new remix of "Abracadabra," a song that appeared on her chart-topping album Mayhem. They performed that track live as well.
There are collaborations that make sense on paper, and then there are those that ignite something primal. Gesaffelstein's remix of "Abracadabra" belongs in both categories.
Elegance meets menace in his stunning remix, where he strips the original's glam pop sheen in favor of a claustrophobic, brooding banger with synths that wail like banshees in some kind of operatic nightmare. It's chrome dipped in blood, a return to the influential producer's electro-noir roots.
You can listen to Gesaffelstein's remix of "Abracadabra" below.
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Max Styler Announces Expansive 2025 Summer Tour

Max Styler is keeping his foot on the gas with a massive summer tour spanning multiple continents this summer.
Styler, the house music breakout and newly minted member of the EDM.com Class of 2025, announced the tour via social media this week. His schedule features a packed itinerary of 40 shows from mid-April through late-August, including major U.S. cities and high-profile performances across South America, Europe and the UAE.
Fans can catch him at marquee festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Bonnaroo, Tomorrowland and Creamfields, alongside headlining club gigs that promise to bring his surging catalog to life.
The California-based producer has been on fire with releases like "I Know You Want To," his electrifying Don't Stop EP and an official remix of John Summit’s "Tears." His groove-forward sound is equal parts dark and unapologetically fun, earning him a a rapidly growing fan base and acclaim from Tiësto, Afrojack, Dom Dolla, Alison Wonderland, MEDUZA and many more electronic heavyweights.
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Spotify Raises Prices in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands — While Axing the ‘Mini’ Plan Worldwide

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Is Spotify kicking off another major pricing recalibration? Possibly, as the service has nixed its “Mini” plan and rolled out across-the-board Benelux price increases.
Spotify just recently emailed the relevant customers with word of the price increases, which are also making a splash in local media. And the axed “Mini” tier, which had offered mobile-only Premium access on a week-to-week (and, in some countries, day-to-day) basis, is spurring discussion on Reddit and Spotify’s forums.
(According to Wayback Machine captures, the Mini phase-out might have started last year, when the daily option was quietly replaced with a week-long sub in India, for instance.)
Beginning with the Spotify price increases, Individual now costs €12.99 per month in Luxembourg and the Netherlands, compared to €11.99 in Belgium. Meanwhile, Student will set fans back €6.99 per month, compared to €17.99 monthly for Duo (except in Belgium, where the price is €16.99) and €21.99 monthly for Family (€20.99 in Belgium).
With price increases now common enough – and with on-demand platforms carrying more plans and “bundles” than ever – it’s difficult to track streaming packages’ costs, besides the precise timing of changes, across all markets.
But Spotify’s competitors are likewise opting for heightened prices in Benelux, where regional outlets have closely covered the increases from the outset.
Evidently, the Stockholm-based service is confident that it has price-ceiling space to spare. Against the backdrop of streaming-growth slowdowns in established markets, the increased prices may represent one component of a wider 2025 strategy.
More immediately, following not-so-subtle calls last year to begin charging for ad-supported tiers, Spotify is leaning harder than ever into advertising. Plus, earlier this week, the service went ahead and denied rumored plans to begin integrating adverts into Premium.
Despite Spotify’s current position, logic suggests that there’s still a long-term opportunity to (if so inclined) sneak a few ads into Premium. In theory, the forthcoming “Super-Premium” tier could fit into the possible strategy, which would presumably leverage new releases from commercially prominent acts.
Closer to the present, other plan changes are afoot at Spotify, which looks to have shelved the aforementioned Mini tier at April’s beginning.
That development came to light in updates provided by users themselves, who, far from thrilled with the change, are taking to Spotify’s help board to vent. Mini had been available in a variety of emerging markets, among them Egypt, India, and South Africa.
In general, these nations are achieving strong streaming-adoption and -volume improvements but comparatively limited revenue increases. It remains to be seen whether the demise of Mini will fuel accelerated conversions for monthly and annual subs.
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India’s Hungama Music Reportedly Set to Shut Down Next Week Following Paid-Listening Pivot

Mumbai, where Hungama, now preparing to shut down its music streaming service, is headquartered. Photo Credit: Hardik Joshi
So long, Hungama Music: The Indian streaming service is reportedly set to cease operating this coming Tuesday, April 15th.
Music Ally identified the quick-approaching shutdown today, pointing to an official update that the Mumbai-headquartered company provided to users.
“Starting 15th April, 2025, the Music Section will bid goodbye as we make way for exciting new experiences!” the update reads, proceeding to confirm the continued availability of movies and more on the overarching Hungama OTT app.
Meanwhile, Hungama Music looks to have deleted both its X and Instagram accounts. And higher-ups didn’t appear to have put out a formal statement at the time of this writing.
But as noted by the mentioned outlet, Hungama had just pivoted to a subscription-only model in 2023. ByteDance’s Resso also dropped its free tier during 2023 – and proceeded to shut down in India the following year, when Airtel’s Wynk Music called it quits as well.
In other words, when it comes to straight volume, the music-streaming competition is in some ways thinning out in India, where Gaana was comparatively early to put ad-supported listening in the rearview.
Furthermore, after extending its “Mini” plan’s length from one day to one week in India last year, Spotify did away with the shorter-term subscription option in all markets this month. Now, India-based subscribers must spring for Individual at ₹119 (currently $1.38) per month, Duo (₹149/$1.73), or Family (₹179/$2.08).
Of course, the developments raise several pressing questions. Chief among them: Exactly how long will it be before subscription adoption becomes the norm in India?
At least according to one in-depth 2024 report, lessened streaming competition or not, it’ll take years for services’ paid-listening prioritization to translate into material results.
Per the 2024 analysis, streaming platforms’ listener base actually shrunk in India last year, when the nation’s total on-demand subscribers finished at approximately 11 million. By 2027, the subscribership figure will roughly double, and total industry revenue will crack ₹78 billion (currently $906 million), the EY report estimated.
“We believe that for the subscription model to achieve its potential in India,” the document elaborated, “platforms will need to work towards making prices more attractive and comparable with other competing products, embrace extensive bundling and provide exclusive content around artists to engage with their fan base.”
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[EDM.com] EDM.com Fresh Picks: ODESZA, Rich DietZ, Sultan + Shepard & More

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene.
You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here.
EDM.com Fresh Picks
Theodore Shapiro - Elevator Down (ODESZA Remix)
Rich DietZ & 2AR - All I Need
Harry Hayes - More of You
Amtrac - Heart Stop
Elend Winthrop - I'll Be Fine
Sultan + Shepard & Rinzen - Before the Storm
Band of Horses & Gryffin - The Funeral (2025 Edit)
Low Mileage - With Me
Sam Day - amazing (SVDKO Remix)
Visages & Eric Nakanishi - Kintsugi
Drinks On Me & Why So Low - On Fire
INZO & LSDREAM - Artifacts Of A Higher Dimension
Dr. Ushūu & Emily Stiles - Gasoline
TENNA - Calentura
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Jay-Z’s Countersuit Against Jane Doe Rape Accuser Intensifies — Defendant Attorney Moves to Dismiss the Case and Says Rapper Bullied His Client Into Dropping the Case

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Jay-Z’s battle with Jane Doe lawyer Tony Buzbee heats up as Buzbee files to dismiss the rapper’s lawsuit against him — and makes fresh allegations, too.
Tony Buzbee, who represents over a hundred alleged Sean “Diddy” Combs victims, has filed a motion to dismiss Jay-Z’s defamation lawsuit against him. Among those Buzbee represents is a Jane Doe who accused Diddy and Jay-Z of raping her when she was a minor in 2000.
Jay-Z has staunchly denied those allegations, which culminated in the Jane Doe dropping her case against him. But Buzbee claims he had an agreement with Jay-Z, stating, “The relentless pressure that [Jay-Z] and his associates placed upon Doe became too much for her. On February 4, 2025, an agreement to resolve the litigation was reached between [the two parties], through their attorneys, which included the voluntary dismissal of the [Southern District of New York] action.”
Alex Spiro, an attorney representing Jay-Z, calls Buzbee’s claims “a total lie.” He added that Buzbee “brought a false case, lost badly, and was forced to dismiss quickly. End of story.”
Now, an attorney for Buzbee, Marc E. Kasowitz, has released a statement that calls Spiro’s statement a “total fabrication.” “There was an exchange of emails between me and Spiro, which set forth the agreement very quickly.” He added, “As part of that agreement, Spiro agreed to withdraw the […] motions for sanctions that he had brought against Mr. Buzbee’s law firm.”
Further, Kasowitz said Buzbee’s legal team “agreed to withdraw the lawsuit that Jane Doe had brought for rape against Jay-Z and [Combs] even though Jane Doe continued to maintain that the allegations in that lawsuit were true, and Jay-Z and Spiro agreed not to send any more people to harass and intimidate Jane Doe and her family.”
“One week later,” he added, “Jay-Z and his lawyer breached that agreement flagrantly by sending supposed investigators to harass and intimidate Jane Doe and her family.”
Spiro confirmed in court documents that Kasowitz did, in fact, contact him regarding dismissing the Jane Doe lawsuit against Jay-Z. He asserted that he told Kasowitz that his client “would never settle the lawsuit or pay any money to resolve it, given it was a heinous false accusation.”
He acknowledged that Kasowitz asked them to stop investigating Buzbee’s law firm, but denied there was any “explicit agreement” in place to drop the Jane Doe suit, calling that claim untrue.
Jane Doe, meanwhile, has claimed that a supposed audio recording of her recanting her allegations was manipulated by private investigators. “I never stated […] that [Jay-Z] did not assault me.” She also said investigators came to her Alabama home without warning and “twisted her words” during an impromptu interview.
Buzbee also denounced the recording as doctored. “The tape is a fraud,” he told TMZ. “They tormented and harassed and tricked that poor woman and took what she said out of context and secretly recorded her.” He added, “She stands by her claim that Jay-Z assaulted her. She has never wavered on that point once.”
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Spotify Invests $1.1 Million to Ramp Up Non-English Audiobook Production, Starting with French and Dutch

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Spotify invests over a million dollars to help authors and publishers produce more audiobooks in other languages, starting with French and Dutch.
Spotify has announced a plan to invest €1 million ($1.1 million) to boost audiobook production in languages other than English, starting with French and Dutch. Adoption of Spotify’s audiobook offerings has been relatively slow in the Netherlands and France, which is why Spotify wants to start with these languages.
According to Spotify, less than 3% of French-language books are currently available in audio format, with only about 20,000 audiobooks in French compared to around 750,000 physical books. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, around 15,000 Dutch audiobooks are available out of a physical library of around 209,000 titles.
Spotify launched its audiobook service in France and the Benelux region (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg) back in October. The company believes the slow adoption can be attributed to the high production costs of creating audiobooks, which may deter publishers from converting written works into audio formats.
The company has emphasized its commitment to working with human narrators, but Spotify recently partnered with ElevenLabs to encourage authors to publish cost-effective AI-narrated content. However, that partnership has raised concerns among the publishing community.
Spotify has also left the music industry thoroughly displeased, as the company’s audiobook offering being bundled into its music plans reduces music royalties. Even worse, Spotify recently secured a win against the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), as a federal judge dismissed the latter’s copyright lawsuit levied against the former.
“The Court finds that […] the only plausible application of the law supports Spotify’s position,” wrote Judge Analisa Torres. “Under the facts alleged, audiobook streaming is a product or service that is distinct from music streaming and has more than token value. Premium is, therefore, properly categorized as a Bundle, and the allegations of the complaint do not plausibly suggest otherwise.”
The MLC alleged that Spotify had initially added audiobook access to its Premium offering in November 2023, which was before the shift in “bundling” was made official in pricing and royalty statements. But the judge found the timing to be of little consequence.
That decision may have an impact on future negotiations and other streaming services’ bundling classifications. It’ll be worth keeping an eye on to see how things evolve.
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Coachella Hits Fortnite With New Interactive Music Game

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Coachella has teamed up with UGC game studio Creators Corp. for a new Fortnite Creative game called Coachella Pillars. The multiplayer showdown launched today and transports players to the Coachella Canvas in a music-fueled competition.
Suspended above the festival grounds, 2-12 players will stand atop Pillars of Sounds, attempting to knock each other off within spaces inspired by the festival’s environment—all set to a backdrop of the festival’s music. The map features over 30 customized tools inspired by musical instruments, allowing players to harness the power of sound and rhythm to win.
Players will compete in a rotating selection of three unique arenas inspired by the festival stages, surrounding environment, and art, before the last player standing ascends to the Coachella Main Stage for an exclusive celebration. The music-infused twist combines the core mechanics of Fortnite’s Pillars mode with Coachella’s vibrant sound and festival visuals—bringing the concert experience to more than 220 million monthly active users.
With Coachella Pillars, the festival continues to expand creative boundaries into gaming, transforming how fans around the world can immerse themselves in the festival. By blending competitive gameplay with Coachella’s artistry, the experience become about more than just watching the festival—but becoming part of it.
Players can access Coachella Pillars in Fortnite Creative starting today. Use the island code 9331-9321-5753 to check it out. Goldenvoice has a long history of partnering with Fortnite to promote the festival.
The initial collaboration in 2022 introduced Coachella-themed content as micro-transactions. In 2023, Coachella Island launched featuring a dedicated area with mini-games and art installations like the Coachella Ferris Wheel. 2024 saw integration with Fortnite Festival, bringing Coachella to the Jam Stage and Festival Main Stage. Tracks from artists including Blur, Bleachers, and Doja cat were featured last year. New Jam Tracks and emotes this year include music from The Marias, Jennie, Yeat, Amyl, the Sniffers, Djo, and more.
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Hybe’s Deepfake Crackdown Is Ramping Up — Eight Arrested Over ‘Sexually Explicit’ Artist Videos

BTS, whose Army diehards are coordinating to report AI deepfakes depicting Hybe artists. Photo Credit: HopeSmiling
BTS agency Hybe’s deepfake crackdown is in full swing, and South Korean police have made multiple arrests in connection with alleged AI-powered crimes.
We touched on that deepfake-takedown push yesterday, when Ador vowed to pursue legal action against those making “malicious” online comments about NewJeans. The overarching Hybe, we noted, has for years been spearheading anti-harassment and -defamation efforts.
(This undertaking centers in large part on a form through which fans can report infringement and “problematic” remarks. Here, Hybe requires one to provide, among other things, the post URL and author; there’s an option to identify the culprit’s IP address as well.)
However, Ador also disclosed that it’d started “taking firm action against deepfake crimes, which have become a major social issue.” And one suspect accused of making and distributing “false videos exploiting artists” had already been “indicted and referred to the prosecution while in custody,” Ador indicated.
Now, police have “apprehended” eight more individuals accused of putting out “sexually explicit” AI deepfakes of Hybe acts, according to the Korea Herald.
As described by the report, the sting involved a total of 23 persons, 13 of whom were taken into custody. And of the eight facing charges concerning Hybe-related deepfakes, six were taken into custody, per the coverage.
Regarding the charges-custody discrepancy, the Herald elaborated that “90 percent of the suspects are reported to be in their teens or 20s, with no stable employment.”
Unsurprisingly, Hybe reportedly “provided critical information to aid in identifying the suspects,” thereby enabling the “prompt” arrests. Following the point to its logical conclusion, the Herald further reiterated that the K-pop giant had “received reports from fans.”
In a statement, Hybe CEO Lee Jae-sang underscored his company’s plans to keep on targeting the parties behind explicit deepfakes. Meanwhile, evidence strongly suggests that diehard supporters intend to continue reporting the relevant AI outputs.
“ARMY,” one superfan encouraged on X this morning, “keep reporting real issues on the Hybe Portal… they’re taking good care of our guys & we’re helping! These deepfake crimes especially, need to be stopped!”
Closing with a quick update on the NewJeans-Ador contract battle, the group, now barred from engaging in solo career activities without the agency, just recently provided a detail-light update on its unofficial Instagram page.
(That page was originally tied to NJZ, as which NewJeans members rebranded for a short time, but has since been renamed “mhdhh_friends.”)
As translated by the Korea JoongAng Daily, the NewJeans members thanked fans for their ongoing support and vowed that “our time together will come.” The next court hearing in the NewJeans-Ador dispute is scheduled for early June.
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Copyright Infringement Case Against Nelly Voluntarily Dismissed — Though This Battle Might Not Be Over

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The last St. Lunatics member who was still suing Nelly for copyright infringement has dropped his lawsuit. But this battle may not be over yet.
St. Lunatics member Ali Jones has dropped the lawsuit the group filed against former member Nelly last year. The filing claimed the group never received proper credit or royalties for Nelly’s 2000 album, Country Grammar. The rest of the group — Murphy Lee, Kyjuan, and City Spud — all dropped out of the suit shortly after it was filed last year, claiming they never authorized legal action to be taken on their behalf.
Strangely, Jones and his legal team have not provided an explanation for their decision to dismiss the case. But they might not be walking away without consequence; Nelly’s legal team has urged the presiding judge to consider delaying the dismissal to hold the St. Lunatics members accountable for the rapper’s legal fees.
“Plaintiff’s counsel succeeded in its frivolous campaign aimed at forcing [Nelly] to spend money defending Plaintiff’s ridiculous time-barred claims,” wrote attorneys for Nelly. “The Court is respectfully requested to retain jurisdiction and set a briefing and hearing schedule [for potential sanctions].”
St. Lunatics, a group of high school friends from St. Louis, are credited with both performing and songwriting across Nelly’s debut album. But their lawsuit claimed the final credits undersold their contributions to the record, depriving them of royalties.
“Despite repeatedly promising plaintiffs that they would receive full recognition and credit […] it eventually became clear that defendant Haynes had no intention of providing the plaintiffs with any such credit or recognition,” their filing read.
The case was framed as a copyright infringement lawsuit, rather than a legal battle over ownership. This is due to the three-year statute of limitations that was far exceeded, given that Country Grammar was released nearly 25 years ago.
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Global Gaming League Raises $10 Million from Investors—T-Pain, Flavor Flav Among Them

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The Global Gaming League has raised $10 million in funding from celebrity investors including T-Pain and Flavor Flav. The league is not focused on eSports, but rather a league that brings together every kind of player.
GGL was founded by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum music producer and entrepreneur Clinton Sparks, in partnership with T-Pain and tech entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman (Priceline, UBid, Booking.com). The GGL is a multi-title gaming league with celebrity-owned teams made up of four players each. Members of the teams are influencers, actors, athletes, artists, casual, and professional gamers.
They compete in live events playing everything from first person shooters, sports titles, and fighting games to the latest releases and retro favorites. Speaking in an interview with GamesBeat, Founder Clinton Sparks said he wanted to create a model similar to owning a sports franchise without the headache. “The celebrities don’t have to worry about managing, staffing, recruiting, sales, merchandising, any of that stuff,” Sparks says.
GGL owns each team with each celebrity at a 50/50 split. “We’re their partners and we’re their entire back office, the GGL,” Sparks continues. Solyco Capital led the SAFE round, while the rest are strategic individal investors. The first team owners to be revealed include T-Pain, Bryce Hall (TikTok star), and Flavor Flav. GGL will be announcing more team owners in the coming weeks, pulling from music, film, sports, fashion, social media, and gaming.
Gaming revenue is projected to surpass $300 billion by 2026—eclipsing TV, film, and music combined. Unlike other media where viewers and listeners can be distracted or multi-tasking, gaming usually requires full focus. For brands, leagues like this are a new way to reach a tuned in consumer. With 74% of Gen Z expressing interest in careers in gaming or digital medial, GGL is creating the infrastructure to meet the demand.
“The GGL is positioned to make gaming a household name in the same manner that WWE did with wrestling and the UFC did with mixed martial arts,” Sparks adds. “By systemizing and democratizing an industry that already exists with billions of users and hundreds of billions already being generated.”
Clinton Sparks started out as a DJ and record producer in Boston. He created bootleg remixes and mixtapes and hosted the radio show SmashTimeRadio. In 2012, he was nominated for a Grammy for his production work on Lady Gaga’s Born This Way album. He’s also written and produced songs for Akon, Ludacris, 2 Chains, Big Sean, and more.
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Ador Brings Out the Legal Guns to Defend NewJeans Against Online Harassment: ‘There Will Be No Leniency’

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A step towards reconciliation? Despite its contractual dispute with NewJeans, Hybe’s Ador is bringing out the legal guns to protect the girl group from online harassment.
Ador disclosed as much in a lengthy social media post, claiming at the outset that “malicious” comments targeting K-pop artists have seen a “significant escalation” as of late. Said comments include but aren’t limited to appearance-related criticism, “fake news,” and “invasions of privacy,” the Hybe subsidiary spelled out.
As some know, Hybe has for years been firing back against the individuals behind allegedly harassing messages. Apparently, though, Ador has taken things a step further by bringing on “additional personnel dedicated exclusively to this matter.”
Extra team members or not, it’s impossible to manually find and investigate every relevant online remark. On this front, Ador once again encouraged fans to anonymously report (via a dedicated form) instances of alleged artist harassment. The entity applauded prior submissions as “very helpful in taking legal action against such activities.”
“Cases deemed particularly malicious and severe, to the extent that they may constitute criminal acts, are currently the subject of criminal complaints,” the company reiterated. “ADOR has recently filed a complaint with the Seoul Yongsan Police Station and, through continued monitoring and evidence collection, plans to submit additional complaints.”
Meanwhile, Ador is also taking aim at NewJeans deepfakes. One “suspect who created and distributed false videos exploiting artists was recently indicted and referred to the prosecution while in custody,” according to the text.
In the bigger picture, can Ador’s public support for NewJeans repair their badly strained professional relationship – or at least set the reconciliation wheels in motion?
(Besides cracking down on NewJeans critics, Ador today wished Danielle a happy birthday on the act’s Instagram page. At 20 years old, the Australia native is the third-youngest NewJeans member; Haerin is 18, and Hyein is just 16.)
Admittedly, given the involved (to put it mildly) nature of the dispute, an immediate resolution seems unlikely. However, the anti-harassment campaign could enable Ador to make inroads with NewJeans diehards, reiterate its status as the group’s agency, and get the compromise ball rolling.
As things stand, NewJeans is on hiatus following a temporary injunction ruling in Ador’s favor.
This ruling is barring NewJeans’ members from spearheading solo career activities independent of Hybe/Ador; NJZ, which NewJeans members rebranded as for a short time, looks to have deleted its social accounts.
A separate hearing about the NewJeans-Ador contract itself ended last week “without progress,” per the Korea Herald. A different hearing yet (pertaining to an appeal of the injunction) spanned only 15 or so minutes yesterday, according to YTN, which reported in more words that both sides had doubled down on their existing stances.
In short, NewJeans is adamant that the Ador deal is no longer valid due to multiple violations; Ador insists that the contract remains active. And there’s considerable friction concerning the status (at present and in terms of NewJeans’ future activities) of former Ador head Min Hee-jin.
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Heard This One Before? Kate Nash Calls Out Spotify for Paltry Payments — Spotify Says They Sent the Check to Universal Music

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Kate Nash calls out Spotify for paltry payments, but Spotify responds by saying they sent her check to Universal — so it’s out of their hands.
In an all-too familiar situation, another artist has called out Spotify for piddly payments on a significant number of streams. This time, it’s Kate Nash, whose 2007 hit “Foundations” has over 100 million plays on Spotify. But Nash told BBC’s Woman’s Hour podcast that she’s hardly seen a dime.
“‘Foundations’ has over 100 million plays on Spotify — and I’m shocked I’m not a millionaire when I hear that! I’m shocked at the state of the music industry and how the industry has allowed this to happen,” said Nash.
“We’re paid very, very, very poorly and unethically for our recorded music: it’s like 0.003 of a penny per stream. I think we should not only be paid fairly, but we should be paid very well. People love music and it’s a growing economy and there are plenty of millionaires in the industry because of that, and our music.”
She added: “And what they’re saying to artists from non-rich privileged backgrounds, which is you’re not welcome here, you can’t do this, we don’t want to hear from you. Because it’s not possible to even imagine having a career if you don’t have a privileged background or a privileged situation right now.”
Spotify has since responded to Nash’s statement, claiming that they’ve sent a significant amount of money to Universal for Nash’s Spotify streams. Therefore, if she hasn’t received ample compensation, that’s between her and her rights holders.
“We’re huge fans of Kate Nash. For streams of her track ‘Foundations’ alone — which was released before Spotify existed — Spotify has paid out around half a million pounds in revenue to Kate Nash’s rights holders,” reads Spotify’s statement.
“Her most streamed songs were released via Universal Music Group. Spotify has no visibility over the deals that Kate signed with her rights holders. Therefore, we have no knowledge of the payment terms that were agreed upon between her and her partners.”
“We do know that British artists generated revenues of over £750 million on Spotify alone in 2023 — a number that is on the rise year on year — so it’s disappointing to hear that Spotify’s payments are not making it through to Kate herself,” the company concluded.
Kate Nash also released a statement on her Instagram after she mentioned that she started an OnlyFans account to supplement her income for her tours. She says touring can easily become a money sink; the fact people seem more up in arms about her having an OnlyFans account should shine a light on how hard it is for musicians to make money in the industry.
“Don’t be ‘sad’ that I started an OnlyFans to fund my tours. I’s very empowering and selling pics of my arse is fun and funny; sex is fun and funny,” she wrote. “Women being in control of their bodies is vital and something we should all be standing by and fighting for.”
“Are you sad music has little to no value? Would you be interviewing me or writing about me or talking about me if I had simply posted ‘going on tour, the business is shit, help me protect my employees and integrity of my show.’”
“Would my tour be on the front page of Reddit two days in a row?” she continued. “Fuck no it wouldn’t. My arse is shining a light on the problem. Honestly, I’m such a legend for this.”
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Show Must Go On — Weezer Still Playing Coachella Despite Bassist’s Wife’s Gun Battle with Police

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Weezer is still playing Coachella this weekend despite bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian pointing a gun at and getting shot by police this week.
Police shot Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian on Tuesday while in pursuit of three suspects who fled on foot during a hit and run. The suspects made their way to Shriner’s neighborhood, where 51-year-old Jillian Shriner confronted police outside her neighbor’s house, armed with a handgun.
Authorities say they asked her multiple times to put down the gun, but she allegedly refused and pointed the gun at officers, who then opened fire, hitting her in the shoulder. She was taken into custody a short time later and was taken to the hospital, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. She was also booked absentee for attempted murder, and posted $1 million bond.
No one else was injured during the incident, according to authorities. One of the hit-and-run suspects has also been arrested by Highway Patrol officers.
The wild story comes just days ahead of Weezer’s planned performance at Coachella this weekend, which Scott Shriner and other sources have confirmed is still happening. Despite his wife’s seemingly random gun battle with police and her subsequent hospital stay, Shriner used the opportunity to promote his band’s upcoming Coachella show.
“She’s alright, thank you for asking,” said Shriner in a statement to the New York Post, while out walking his dogs on Thursday. “See you at Coachella!” he added.
Weezer was added to the Coachella lineup over the weekend as a surprise replacement, alongside Ed Sheeran, for acts including FKA twigs and Anitta. Naturally, the incident with Jillian left fans wondering whether the band’s set was still a go. They will be playing the Mojave tent on Saturday afternoon. This year’s Coachella features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Post Malone, with a special set from Travis Scott.
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